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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,158.24, 87,280.83 and 22,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,158.24, 87,280.83 and 22,625.16 is: 33,954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,158.24 : 87,280.83 = 22,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,158.24/87,280.83 = 22,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,158.24x = 87,280.83 × 22,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,158.24x = 1,974,742,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,742,743.68/58,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,954.65

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